Maintenance Assistant

Harmony Senior Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + benefits

Training & career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Charleston, SC seeks a Maintenance Assistant to perform semi-skilled tasks maintaining building, grounds, equipment and appliances as directed by the Maintenance Director. You will operate common maintenance tools, perform repairs, and support safety and resident care activities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of maintenance experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of practices and materials used in building maintenance.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tools and machines used in maintenance.
• Order materials, answer phone calls, and coordinate with staff.
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed.
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community.
• Check maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests.
• Perform preventative maintenance as directed.
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community.
• Maintain exterior grounds, including landscaping and trash removal.
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs.
• Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments.
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed.
• Assist maintenance director with resident safety drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Detail oriented

Team player

Read instructions

Task completion

Flexible scheduling

Safety aware

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director.

The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled manual tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, equipment, and appliances as delegated by the Maintenance Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely operate tools and machines commonly used in the maintenance/building trade
• Order materials as directed-place and receive phone calls
• Make repairs to building, equipment, and appliances as directed,
• Disassemble and move furniture throughout the community
• Check community maintenance logs/work orders to ensure prompt response to maintenance requests
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule as directed
• Prepare and paint surfaces in the community
• Maintain exterior grounds, which may include assisting with shoveling, landscaping, and trash collection and removal
• Perform basic electrical work, including changing light bulbs in the community
• Transport residents safely in community vehicle to appointments
• Assist with community vehicle maintenance schedule as directed
• Assist maintenance director with conducting resident safety drills
• All other duties as assigned Requirements:

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Two years previous experience working in a maintenance position.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding practices and materials used in building maintenance
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills to ensure completion of tasks
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 50 feet
• Complete all required in-services in a timely manner and attend mandatory staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling